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DOL's FAQs on the PUMP Act for Retail and Restaurant Industries

DOL’s FAQs on the PUMP Act for Retail and Restaurant Industries

March 3, 2024
As of Dec. 29, 2022, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act expands existing requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for employers to provide break time and a private place, other than a bathroom, for employees to express breast milk. Under the PUMP Act, these requirements now apply to almost…
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Hiring Trends Are Pushing Employers to Focus on the Employee Experience

Hiring Trends Are Pushing Employers to Focus on the Employee Experience

August 25, 2023
Employers have been forced to navigate and respond to several challenges over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market, rising health care costs, inflation and a potential recession. These challenges have pushed many organizations and their employees to their limits. According to a recent survey from management consulting firm McKinsey,…
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White House Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation

White House Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation

May 7, 2023
On May 4, 2023, the White House announced new actions to promote responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States and protect people’s rights and safety. This announcement builds on the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to advance a comprehensive approach to AI-related opportunities and risks.  This announcement is part of the White House’s…
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Insights From Biden’s Proposed $325 Billion Paid Family Leave Program

Insights From Biden’s Proposed $325 Billion Paid Family Leave Program

April 19, 2023
Today in the United States, workers are not guaranteed paid leave by federal law, and many aren’t entitled to unpaid time. To address this issue, President Joe Biden released a budget plan earlier this year, allocating $325 billion to a permanent paid family and medical leave program. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is…
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Technology and Human Interaction

Technology and Human Interaction

March 21, 2023
Today’s remote and hybrid workplaces rely on virtual communication and collaboration. While these arrangements remove much day-to-day interaction, fortunately, technology can enhance relationships and enable meaningful conversations. As employers navigate and compete in the “Great Reshuffle,” intelligent and flexible technology can help rehumanize work. For example, a software could measure and improve workplace culture, help…
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Building an Employee Value Proposition to Attract and Retain Employees

Building an Employee Value Proposition to Attract and Retain Employees

February 19, 2023
An employee value proposition (EVP) is the unique set of benefits employees receive in return for the skills, capabilities and experiences they bring to an organization. While an EVP includes common factors such as compensation, benefits and career opportunities, it also expands to all the value an employee can receive in exchange for their work.…
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6 HR Trends to Monitor in 2023

6 HR Trends to Monitor in 2023

January 24, 2023
Just as HR professionals quickly adapted to changes at the height of the pandemic, they must now adapt and respond to today’s evolving expectations of organizations and employees alike. As such, savvy HR leaders and professionals will approach 2023 with human-centric strategies that holistically support and benefit workers. Organizations will benefit from putting people first…
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New HIPAA Guidance on Use of Online Tracking Technologies

New HIPAA Guidance on Use of Online Tracking Technologies

January 14, 2023
On Dec. 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin providing guidance on how the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules) apply when covered entities and business associates (regulated entities) use online tracking technologies. These technologies collect and analyze information about how internet users interact with a…
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Speak Out Act Signed Into Law

Speak Out Act Signed Into Law 

December 24, 2022
Aiming to improve transparency around illegal conduct in the workplace, the U.S. Congress has enacted a new law, the Speak Out Act, that renders certain nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements unenforceable. President Joe Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law on Dec. 7, 2022. Contract Enforcement Prohibition In general, the Speak Out Act prohibits courts…
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Technology and Human Interaction

Workplace Technology Trends: Technology and Human Interaction

December 12, 2022
Today’s remote and hybrid workplaces rely on virtual communication and collaboration. While these arrangements remove much day-to-day interaction, fortunately, technology can enhance relationships and enable meaningful conversations. As employers navigate and compete in the “Great Reshuffle,” intelligent and flexible technology can help rehumanize work. For example, a software could measure and improve workplace culture, help…
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